Shark attack at Playa Tamarindo , North Pacific coast, Costa Rica

Shark attack details: Playa Tamarindo , North Pacific coast, 03-Jan-2003
Date of attack: January 3rd 2003
Location: Playa Tamarindo , North Pacific coast
Shark species: 7' Bull shark
Name of victim: Ross Menking
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Lower right leg lacerated

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